Will Novak Djokovic play Wimbledon? – Tennis Tonic – News, Predictions, H2H, Live Scores, stats

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis superstar, faces uncertainty ahead of Wimbledon 2024. His recent withdrawal from the French Open due to a “medial meniscus tear” in his right knee has raised concerns about his participation in the upcoming grass-court season.

Injury Woes

During the French Open, Djokovic battled through a marathon five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo, ultimately prevailing after nearly five hours. However, the injury sustained during that match forced him to withdraw from Roland Garros. The severity of the meniscus tear remains unclear, leaving fans wondering if he’ll recover in time for Wimbledon.

Wimbledon: Djokovic’s Best Chance?

Wimbledon, known for its grass courts, has been Djokovic’s stronghold. As the defending champion, he holds a record 23 Grand Slam titles. With the tournament set to begin on July 1, Djokovic has less than a month to recuperate. His grass-court prowess and dominance at the All England Club make Wimbledon his best opportunity to secure another Major title this year.

Olympic Ambitions

Beyond Wimbledon, Djokovic has his eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tennis event, played at Stade Roland Garros, runs from July 27 to August 4. Djokovic considers the Olympics a significant priority, as an Olympic gold medal is the only major prize missing from his illustrious career.

Conclusion

While Djokovic’s injury casts doubt on his Wimbledon participation, fans hope to witness his return to the grass courts. Whether he can recover in time remains uncertain, but the tennis world eagerly awaits his decision.

Djokovic at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024

Now the world no.1, Djokovic has achieved an overall 18-6 match record in 2024. Novak is now competing at the French Open where he overcame the world no.142 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4 7-6³ 6-4, the world no.63 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2, the world no.30 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 6-7⁶ 2-6 6-3 6-0 and the world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3.

Djokovic has scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.